M4.1 Depth: 149.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 11:44:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near CHIAPAS, MEXICO (Mexico) on May 27, 2025 at 11:44 UTC. At around 150 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

149.9 km

UTC time

2025-05-27 11:44:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Chiapas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.69100, -93.81200

Temperature

24.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

149.9 km

149.9 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)

Regional average: 47.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Chichon, El

Distance: 97 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
Tacana

Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
San Martin

Distance: 255 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
Tajumulco

Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
Almolonga

Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
Santa Maria

Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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